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MGMA Member Spotlight: Inside the Early Careerist Resource Group
Description
In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams talks with the leaders behind MGMA’s Early Careerist Resource Group — a supportive space for emerging healthcare leaders to connect, grow, and navigate the challenges of stepping into their first leadership roles.
Guests Agnes Edukere, MHA (Melody Health), Melinda Mastel, MBA, MS, FHFMA, CMPE, PMP (Medical College of Wisconsin), and Tori Cordova, BS-HCM, CPPM, CPC, COC, CHONC (Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center) discuss how the group came together, the real-world topics they explore, and why peer-level support is so valuable.
You’ll hear practical insights for early-career professionals, including tips they wish they had known starting out, and how the group fosters leadership, networking, and confidence-building in a low-pressure environment.
The next Early Careerist Group meeting is Tuesday, July 8 at 3:00 PM EDT via Zoom.
Register at mgma.com/events.
Episode Timestamps:
- 00:50 – Introduction and Overview
- 02:06 – Meet the Panelists
- 05:01 – Understanding the Early Careerist Resource Group
- 07:58 – Challenges Faced by Early Career Professionals
- 09:58 – Meeting Format and Topics
- 13:23 – The Value of Joining the Group
- 14:37 – Advice to Our Younger Selves
- 17:25 – Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Additional Resources:
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Sponsor:
Capella University helps healthcare professionals earn their MHA on their terms. Their FlexPath MHA program is designed for busy MGMA members who want to advance their leadership skills with a flexible, self‑paced format — often faster and more affordably — without putting their careers on hold. Questions? Visit capella.edu/MHA to learn more.